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- Portuguese
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Admire the spectacular views from Cabo Girão, the highest cape in Europe at an altitude of 1,900 feet (580 meters), before arriving in the lively village of Ribeira Brava.
Stroll around the village and admire the beautiful church of São Bento, then head north across the dramatic Paul da Serra plateau.
Follow a scenic route around the northwest coast, driving through the Ribeira da Janela valley, then arrive in Porto Moniz in time for lunch or a dip at a natural pool, before heading to Seixal, where the Véu da Noiva viewpoint offers impressive views over the surrounding cliffs and waterfalls.
Returning to Funchal, stop to take photos from the Encumeada viewpoint, then drive through the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Laurissilva forest.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickups from selected hotels in Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Caniço is available wherever possible.
Note that some hotels do not allow for easy access or parking. On those cases we'll send you an alternative pickup point close to your hotel.
For hotels in the Lido area, we'll kindly ask customers to meet us at our office in at Monumental Lido.
Please make sure to check your e-mail, SMS or WhatsApp for pickup messages or reminders from our staff the day before your tour.
Itinerary
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1Cabo Girao
At Cabo Girão, you get a breathtaking sea views from the observation platform. At an altitude of 580 meters, it's the highest cape in Europe and the second in the world.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Ribeira Brava
At the village of Ribeira Brava, you will be able to visit the beautiful church of São Bento and enjoy the sea views.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Paul da Serra
Paul da Serra is the largest plateau of the island.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Porto Moniz
We do our main stop at Porto Moniz at around lunchtime. Here you can pick from a number of local restaurants, bars, or enjoy the beautiful natural swimming pools.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Ribeira da Janela (Pass by)
Observe the great valley of Ribeira da Janela as we continue towards the Village of Porto Moniz where we arrive at around lunch time.
Admission ticket free -
5Seixal
Seixal, where at the Véu da Noiva viewpoint you can appreciate the great waterfall and the old roads along the cliffs.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
On our way back, we stop at the viewpoint of Encumeada at the top of a mountain where you have a beautiful overall view of both the north and south coast of the island.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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